BLUECOATS MARCH PAST MAD ANTS, 130-108 IN G LEAGUE ACTION
February 25, 2022
WILMINGTON – FEBRUARY 24, 2022 – The Delaware Blue Coats (11-5), the NBA G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers, beat the Fort Wayne Mad Ants (8-11), 130-108 on Thursday night at Chase Fieldhouse. Delaware is now 6-2 at home during regular season play. Six Blue Coats scored in double-figures.
Charles Bassey, on assignment from the 76ers, led the way for the Blue Coats with 23 points (9-14 FG), 10 rebounds, and 8 blocks. 76ers two-way player Myles Powell dropped 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists. Fellow two-way player Charlie Brown Jr. tallied 17 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals. Braxton Key added 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
File Photo: Delaware Bluecoats Guard CHARLIE BROWN, JR. (22) “Two-Way Contract player” defends during an NBA G-league regular season basketball game between the Delaware Blue Coats and the NBA G League Ignite Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at the Chase Fieldhouse in Wilmington, DE. Photo By Saquan Stimpson
Delaware took control with a 47-point third quarter, growing its lead to 30 before the final frame. The Blue Coats made 16 3FG (.360) compared to just 6 3FG (.200) for the Mad Ants.
Justin Anderson led Fort Wayne with 28 points (11-23 FG) and 6 rebounds. Kavell Bigby-Williams posted a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
UP NEXT: The Blue Coats travel to Georgia to take on the College Park Skyhawks on Saturday, February 26, at 6:30p.m. ET.